Golf courses in Scotland

In Scotland there are over 550 golf courses to choose from - that's more courses per head of population than anywhere else in the world! The range and breadth of Scottish golf courses means that whatever your level and course preference, you'll never be far from fairways and greens suited to you.

If you want to experience some of the best golf courses Scotland has to offer, it's possible to build a golfing holiday in Scotland that ticks all these boxes. Championship courses, such as Royal Troon (host of the 2016 Open Championship), the PGA® Centenary Course at Gleneagles (venue of the 2014 Ryder Cup) and even the illustrious Old Course at St Andrews, can all be booked - with a bit of forward planning and - in the case of the Old Course which requires you to enter a ballot - a dash of luck.

If you're new to the sport or want to improve your game you'll also find plenty golf courses in Scotland that are perfect for building your confidence, with professional tuition available and high-spec driving ranges to practice your swing.

Tee and whisky

If you are partial to beautiful golf courses and the occasional single malt, why not combine your passions by playing a round and visiting one of Scotland's many whisky distilleries?

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Signature golf courses

Scotland has played host to a range of competitions in history, from the staging of the first Open Championship at Prestwick in 1860 to hosting the 2014 Ryder Cup at Gleneagles. It's fair to say we're very proud of our golf. Take a look at Scotland's signature courses.

Golf inspiration

Brief encounters

Classic short hole golf courses have a challenge and beauty of their own. There is always the far-fetched hope of a hole-in-one, and the whole game can change with one badly placed tee shot. Are you up to the challenge? Test your golf at one of Scotland's memorable short holes.